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We all know that the holidays are commercialized. For those looking for an alternative to the mass pandemonium of the malls, gift shops at Chicago museums offer presents with local interest as well as artistic and educational panache. And in many cases, shopping the museums not only helps support these cultural institutions, it provides income to artisans and designers around the globe. With the help of staff, we picked out a few favorites. The Field Museum Jeri Webb, director of museum stores, has a tough time narrowing down the gift options on a recent tour — and one doesn't need to spend a lot of time in the Field shop to understand why. "We like to think that...

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